Director Strategy and Governance

I Work For Sa; South Australia; Híbrido; AUD 138.000 - 169.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and Fitness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Generous leave provisions

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

SA Health's Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is seeking a Director Strategy and Governance to lead the portfolio of organisational strategy, governance, risk, performance, communications and corporate accountability. Reporting to the CEO, you will shape governance frameworks and provide expert strategic advice to the CEO, Governing Board Chair and senior leaders.

You will drive strategic planning, strengthen governance, oversee ministerial and parliamentary correspondence, and foster

Formación

• Strategic leadership experience at executive level.
• Strong governance and risk management knowledge.
• Experience advising boards and senior executives.

Responsabilidades

• Drive strategic planning and implement the BHFLHN Strategic Plan.
• Strengthen organisational governance and risk management frameworks.
• Oversee support for the Governing Board and Executive Leadership Team.
• Shape communications and stakeholder engagement for public confidence.
• Build strategic partnerships to support community-informed decisions.
• Lead a high-performing portfolio and promote continuous improvement.

Descripción del empleo

SA Health
Job reference: 955285
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

SS/SM2 - Director Strategy and Governance

• Salary: $153,887 per annum
• Ongoing, Full Time

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced strategic leader to join Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) as Director Strategy and Governance.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a diverse and influential portfolio encompassing organisational strategy, governance, risk management, performance, communications, stakeholder engagement and corporate accountability.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Governing Board Chair and senior leaders, ensuring the organisation's governance, performance and accountability frameworks support informed decision-making and the achievement of organisational priorities.

Leading a multidisciplinary portfolio, you will have the opportunity to shape organisational direction, drive strategic initiatives and strengthen the systems and partnerships that support the delivery of quality health services across our Network.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

BHFLHN also supports a diverse range of regional services, including Rural Support Services (RSS) and Rural and Remote Mental Health Services (RRMHS), which deliver specialist support and care to communities across regional South Australia. These services span multiple locations and contribute to improving access to quality, person-centred care closer to home.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

This role allows for flexibility to work from any of our BHFLHN sites by negotiation, or the ability to work remotely, and benefit from the work-life balance this provides

In this influential leadership position, you will work across the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, collaborating closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Governing Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you an accomplished strategic leader with the ability to influence at the highest levels of an organisation?
• Do you have extensive experience providing strategic advice and support to Boards, Chief Executives or equivalent senior decision-making bodies?
• Can you navigate complex, politically sensitive and changing environments while balancing competing priorities and delivering organisational outcomes?
• Do you have a strong understanding of governance, risk management, organisational performance and the South Australian public sector?
• Are you a collaborative and influential leader who can build high-performing teams, develop organisational capability and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on…

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

You will…

• Drive strategic planning by leading the development, implementation and evaluation of the BHFLHN Strategic Plan, translating organisational priorities into measurable plans, clear accountabilities and effective performance reporting.
• Strengthen organisational governance by developing and continuously improving governance and risk management frameworks that promote transparency, compliance, sound decision-making and a strong culture of accountability.
• Guide executive governance by overseeing support for the Governing Board, Board Committees and Executive Leadership Team, including ministerial and parliamentary correspondence, Freedom of Information functions, executive governance and statutory reporting.
• Shape organisational communications through strategic oversight of internal and external communications, media management and complex or sensitive issues, supporting public confidence and stakeholder understanding.
• Build strategic partnerships by leading stakeholder, consumer and community engagement activities that strengthen relationships and support community-informed decision-making.
• Lead a high-performing portfolio by developing your teams, contributing as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team and promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits:Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

Applications Close on Saturday 28th November, at 11:55pm

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.